Pepper Seeds - Hot - Habanero Blend
60-69 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum chinense. Habanero Blend Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high yielding, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, hot pepper with extra hot heat levels. 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Hot Habanero Blend Pepper Seeds produce one of the hottest peppers available with Scoville units between 100,000 and 350,000, and they should be handled with care. The small, orange, lantern-shaped habanero peppers feature thin walls and a wrinkled, waxy surface. Hailing from the Amazon region of South America, the habanero pepper is a common ingredient in hot Mexican sauces and salsas. Habanero pepper plants prefer moist, slightly acidic soil, warm weather, and lots of sun. In most USDA hardiness zones, orange habanero seeds can be grown as an annual during the frost-free growing season. ~7,270 seeds/oz.
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Growing Habanero Blend Hot Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Growing peppers, including Habaneros, in a home garden is a rewarding experience. To ensure a successful harvest, start your pepper plants indoors about 6-8 weeks before your area's last expected frost date. Sow the seeds approximately a quarter inch deep in well-draining, moistened potting soil or germination mix. Cover the trays or cells with a humidity dome to maintain moisture and warmth. Using heat mats can significantly enhance germination by providing consistent temperatures.
Once the seedlings emerge, remove the humidity dome and expose them to full sun conditions. Indoors, this often requires the use of supplemental grow lights, as a sunny windowsill may not provide enough light. For optimal growth, use LED grow lights to ensure the seedlings receive 8-14 hours of direct light daily. Maintain warm temperatures (70-80 F) and ensure proper ventilation while watering the seedlings attentively.
About two weeks before the final frost date, begin acclimating your seedlings to the outdoors. By this time, they should have developed at least two sets of true leaves and a robust root system. Start by placing the trays outside for a few hours each day, gradually increasing their exposure to outdoor conditions. Bring them indoors if temperatures drop too low, and slowly introduce them to cooler days, wind, and rain. By the last frost date, your seedlings will be ready for garden planting!
Prepare your garden bed by incorporating compost or fertilizer and loosening any compacted soil. Dig holes 18-24 inches apart, matching the depth to the root ball of each plant. This spacing ensures good ventilation between plants, reducing the risk of diseases. Plant the seedlings, backfill the holes, and gently tamp down the soil. Water thoroughly to moisten the top 6 inches of soil.
Throughout the growing season, care for your pepper plants by monitoring for pests and diseases and taking prompt action if needed. Mulch around the plants with high-quality, untreated mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize periodically with a balanced fertilizer, ensuring adequate phosphorus levels for healthy growth. Direct sunlight and hot temperatures will enhance the pepper's spiciness (SHU).
Harvesting Habanero Blend Hot Peppers
Habaneros are ready for harvest when they are fully colored with no green. The skin should be shiny and firm. While they can ripen off the plant, it’s best to let them fully mature on the plant for the best flavor. Use a knife or shears to cut the peppers from the plant, leaving a short stem attached. Harvesting promptly as they ripen encourages continuous fruit production throughout the season.
About Habanero Blend Hot Pepper Garden Seeds
This mix of habaneros contains six different varieties of habanero pepper seeds that will produce six different colors of habanero pepper fruits.
Hot peppers make a great companion plant for a variety of other plants because of their spicy nature. Deer and other animals avoid it because they don’t like the capsaicin that makes it so fiery.
The Habanero Blend ranks around 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units depending on the amount of heat and sun the plant was exposed to during the fruit’s maturation.
These hot peppers are ideal for container gardening, thriving in about 5 gallons of well-draining soil. Ensure the container has proper drainage and that the plant receives regular watering and fertilization for optimal growth.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"If you love habanero peppers, this blend is perfect for you! Try all the most popular colors and make your own hot sauces, salsas, and soups at home with ease."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Habanero Blend Hot Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg - Packet - Approximately 50 Seeds
- .25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 96,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum chinense |
| Pepper Type: | Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot.. |
| Habanero Blend Pepper Color: | Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple, Brown |
| Habanero Blend Pepper Flavor: | Spicy with a citrus-fruity taste |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-69 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 100,000 to 350,000 |
| Heat Level: | Extra Hot - 100,000 to 300,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Most Habaneros |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Pepper Use: | Perfect for sauces and salsas. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought |